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RK62 UVB

2012 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,728 mi
Last recorded70,728 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK62 UVB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 70,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal requirements of 1.6mm and worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 64,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement partially missing but secure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 64,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement partially missing but secure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 58,774 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 53,437 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 53,437 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 47,563 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 40,950 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 35,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn almost void of tread inner and outer shoulders and slight outer side wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn almost void of tread inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 29,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low inner and outer shoulders and has slight outer side wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 24,182 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 17,636 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 10,202 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 8,439 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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RK62 UVB is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 34,465 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK62 UVB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 14 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RK62 UVB registered?

RK62 UVB is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 September 2012.

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